Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations
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Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations by Antony Jay
Now available in Oxford Paperback Reference, the fourth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations brings together both words of wisdom and things that might have been better left unsaid. A mouth-watering collection for anyone with an interest in history and politics.
Review from previous edition Excellent* Daily Express *
There is something on every page to make you sit up with interest, chuckle, or reconsider what you thought you knew. * Mail on Sunday *
This is not merely an excellent work, but it fills a serious gap. * Financial Times *
It is hard to stop browsing once you start... * Daily Mail *
I've been reading Antony Jay's Oxford Book of Political Quotations. It's quite excellent. * Simon Carr, The Independent *
Treasure trove of cynicism, shrewdness and gaffes. * The Herald [Glasgow] *
burbles with political bon mots from across the continents and the centuries * Washington Post *
great value and an excellent choice * Library Journal *
There is something on every page to make you sit up with interest, chuckle, or reconsider what you thought you knew. * Mail on Sunday *
This is not merely an excellent work, but it fills a serious gap. * Financial Times *
It is hard to stop browsing once you start... * Daily Mail *
I've been reading Antony Jay's Oxford Book of Political Quotations. It's quite excellent. * Simon Carr, The Independent *
Treasure trove of cynicism, shrewdness and gaffes. * The Herald [Glasgow] *
burbles with political bon mots from across the continents and the centuries * Washington Post *
great value and an excellent choice * Library Journal *
Antony Jay has spent 50 years travelling in the realms of government and politics as a television writer and producer. The journey has included the editorship of Tonight, writing the two royal TV documentaries Royal Family and Elizabeth R, and many programmes with Sir David Frost, including the twelve interviews with Harold Wilson in A Prime Minister on Prime Ministers. He was a senior executive in BBC TV, and a member of the government's Annan Committee on the Future of Broadcasting. In the 1980s he wrote the hugely successful comedies Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199572687 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199572682 |
| Title | Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations |
| Author | Antony Jay |
| Series | Oxford Quick Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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